Normal POV
Above the ground Deidara floated through the air on a small bird, watching the positions of the enemy and relaying the information back to his team.
Back behind him was the lake, which was being guarded by Sasori. Tess and Hidan had been put in charge of the front line defense, hiding and waiting for an enemy to cross into their territory. And Pein had sent Tobi past enemy lines to gather info on placement of defensive positions and the placement of the flag so that he'd be able to get her unnoticed.
"Danna," Deidara said to aloud, eyes darting along with the figures on the ground, "Kisame and Kakuzu are approaching Tess and Hidan, un. Itachi and Konan are guarding the barn. Though…I can't see Derrick or Trevor anywhere, yeah…"
"It doesn't matter anyway," Sasori replied, glad that he had been able to set up a telepathic jutsu with his partner, "they don't have powers like us; I highly doubt they'll even get close. Anyways, keep me posted. Feel free to set SMALL bombs off if they start to overpower us."
Deidara smirked, and swooped down lower. You can never expect an arsonist not to bomb something.
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"I love how they've formed this belief that we're incredibly oblivious to everything they do," Sherri stated, looking out the window of the deck at the group of teens outside that were in the middle of some sort of heated battle.
"Oh leave it alone," Linda said, waving her hand dismissively from across the room. "I know for sure that Derrick and Trevor have the understanding that we know what's going on. They're not clueless."
Sherri laughed, smiling slightly. "Of course they're not, but neither are the girls."
"True," Linda agreed, "They were always tuned in to everything as kids…well, Tess and Lauren at least. Taylor was a little out there at times."
The two walked over to the window, staring at the backyard that was being over taken by playfully battling ninja.
"Taylor knows though," Cyndi added, walking up behind them, "she just chooses to play the role of a person who doesn't. Same goes for Lauren and Tess at times."
Suddenly the men entered the room, rolling their eyes at their wives.
"Stop analyzing them, will you? They're seniors, and have been acting as mature adults since starting high school. The girls know what is right and wrong, and know how to handle a situation, especially with their newly acquired skills. Trevor and Derrick both know how to handle themselves too, and will always be there for their sisters. It's time for us to just sit back and let them do what they wish. All we can do now is given them endless support."
The rest of the adults smiled, knowing it was the truth. And the sudden beeping from the kitchen pulled them back into reality.
"My buns are burning!"
Everyone but Sherri who had run to the kitchen burst out laughing.
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"Shit," Hidan cursed happily looking over at Tess. They both had their eyes locked on Kisame and Kakuzu who had just stepped into their territory. "Looks like it's time for us to go."
"I got Kisame," Tess whispered, before making a hand sign and becoming invisible.
"Fuck yeah," Hidan cheered silently, pressing against the tree, "Finally I get a chance to beat that old fucker up."
Kisame and Kakuzu continued to carefully approach.
"Did you hear whispering early?" Kisame said to the miser beside him.
Kakuzu looked at him briefly, still ready for anything. "Yeah, I thought I heard that idiot partner of mine. He doesn't know how to shut up let alone be quiet."
A vein popped out on Hidan forehead.
"Hey you damn rag!" He shouted hopping down in front of them, scythe pointed at Kakuzu angrily. "I'm not loud!"
Kakuzu gave him a bored look while Kisame began laughing.
"Oh yes, now I know it's true since you just revealed yourself by getting pissed off and screaming at me about it."
Hidan turned red and charged at them both. "Fuck you bastard!"
They both jumped back avoiding the scythe and Kisame raised an eyebrow.
"What? Only one front line man? That's not fair. After all, it's two against one."
"Not really." Tess commented appearing in the tree above them. "I called Kisame."
Kisame grinned as Taylor leapt for him and ducked, grabbing her arm and throwing her across the field. She skidded to a stop a few feet from Hidan, glaring at him playfully.
"Alright then, bring it on princess."
Tess pulled on her gloves and Hidan readied his weapons.
"Don't call me princess, sharky."
…
"Tobi," Pein addressed as the masked man appeared in front of him, "what does the enemies layout look like?"
Tobi bounced around energetically. "Itachi and Konan are both guarding the barn! And Kisame and Kakuzu are battling with Tess and Hidan!"
Pein raised an eyebrow. "What about Derrick and Trevor?"
Tobi scratched his head. "Well…Tobi couldn't find them…"
The orange haired leader put it all together in his head.
"Alright I'm going in Tobi. Keep an eye out for the two boys."
And with that Pein was gone, leaving a now red eyed Tobi behind.
Madara sighed. "How the hell did I get this job…I'd rather be messing with Lauren…"
…
Pein approached the barn. Itachi stood in front of the door while Konan guarded the roof. Taylor was definitely inside.
Knowing it would pain him to hurt his own partner, Pein swiftly jumped to the roof. Konan blinked in shock, but quickly regained control and made a grab for a kunai. But before she could Pein transported behind her and quickly tapped her neck. Konan collapsed into his arms and he set her down gently before, turning to face Itachi.
…Until there was a popping sound…
Eyes widened Pein jolted around and blinked. Konan…was Derrick?
Pein quickly put pieces together and jumped down to Itachi.
The male did not react in such abnormal ways that Konan did, but he wasn't taking any chances. Pein dodged Itachi's punched and kicks, getting close enough to swiftly knock him out as he did Konan.
He had been right. Itachi changed into Trevor.
That meant the real Itachi and Konan were probably closing in on Sasori and Lauren. But then he realized that this meant Taylor had been left unguarded.
He shouted for Deidara and the artist swooped down.
"Alert Sasori that Itachi and Konan are probably preparing to attack."
Deidara nodded and ascended back into the sky, as Pein opened the doors of the barn, knowing that it was right to expect more of his criminals.
"Sup leader," a clone of Kisame greeted, "I didn't think you'd be the one coming to get the flag."
"Nor did I think that you would all come up with such an elaborate plan," he replied.
It seemed that Derrick and Trevor had just been decoys to make them think that the barn was being guarded, and knowing they would eventually be figured out the others had left clones of themselves to preserve the flag. But while this was happening Kisame and Kakuzu would be fighting the defenses of his own team to allow a chance for Itachi and Konan to slip past to get to Sasori and Lauren. Incredible.
Pein readied himself to fight, hoping that Konan and Itachi weren't already attacking and Deidara would be able to save the game. If not it would be hard to get the flag back.
…
Sasori was beginning to become confused. No one was approaching. The only people he could sense that were ever close were Kisame and Kakuzu.
"Danna," Deidara's voice popped into his head, "according to leader the Itachi and Konan at the barn were a decoy. The real ones should be around you trying to get Lauren."
Sasori cursed. He had underestimated them. Neither he nor Pein had expected something like this to happen.
He bolted to the edge of the lake, looking down at the bottom. Thankfully Lauren was still there and he let out a relieved sigh.
"Oh so that's where she is."
Sasori whipped around, kunai already in hand.
Itachi and Konan chakra signatures suddenly appeared as the emerged from the tree line.
Itachi smirked slightly. "I bet you can understand Sasori- that we didn't want to make an irrational move before knowing the location of your flag."
Sasori glared at them. "You're much better than I originally had anticipated surprisingly. Never would I have thought to be put up against the two of you."
"Either way we're here," Konan interjected, "so let's get on with this shall we?"
Itachi nodded and dispersed into a flock of ravens. Sasori made a move to go after him but Konan blinded him with her paper. She wasn't going to let him get past her, until Itachi had the flag. And Sasori knew that battle another defensive type like his own style wasn't going to get him anywhere fast.
…
Itachi had planned it all out. Every detail. And his plan was flawless. But now came the final part.
He stood atop the lake, looking down at his sister that was oblivious to what was going on above her. That made him smile, even if she was a grown up adult she would always be his little sister.
Getting back to what really matter Itachi dove into the water, swimming down towards the bubble Lauren was protected in. She didn't notice him until he had put his arm into the bubble and grabbed her.
Lauren's eyes were wide in shock as Itachi pulled her out into the water, floating back to the surface.
Once they both caught their breath Itachi stood on the surface and pulled Lauren out as well, standing her beside him.
"I guess this means you win," Lauren stated as Itachi brushed the wet hair out of her face.
Itachi opened his mouth to reply but was cut off by a certain orange haired leader.
"No. They did not win. We have won."
Lauren and Itachi both looked to where Pein stood at the side of the lake with Konan and Sasori, Taylor flung over his shoulder.
Itachi blinked. "But…"
Pein lip twitched up. "Come on Itachi; I am the leader."
Itachi chuckled and closed his eyes. "I suppose you're right."
Pein nodded, knowing that he was.
Itachi sliced the bonds on Lauren and Sasori relieved Taylor of hers.
Zetsu notified everyone that Sasori's team had won the game and everyone met up at the barn.
Tess began to heal Hidan and Kisame's wounds as well as her own. Because of Kakuzu's abilities and the fact that Hidan never really hurt him he didn't require any healing.
"Man, being knocked out makes me hungry," Trevor stated, trying to soothe his growling stomach.
"Ditto," Derrick agreed.
"Ditto!" Lauren said happily, impersonating the Pokémon. Derrick and Trevor gave her a black face.
Suddenly a bell rang from the house.
"Dinner's ready!" Taylor cheered, running towards the house with every other person on her tail.
…
Dinner went by quickly. The hungry ninja's devoured their portions quickly. And after talking with their parents for a little while more the sun began to turn the horizon orange, signaling their leave.
Derrick, Trevor, Tess, Taylor, and Lauren all bid farewell to their parents, promising to visit again soon, and packed into their cars.
By the time their cars pulled back into the driveway the sky was dark.
The Akatsuki all settled in the family room and noticed that the teens were all running around gathering things together.
"What are you doing?" Kisame finally asked.
Lauren stuck her head into the room, looking as if they were preparing for the end of the world.
"We have school tomorrow."
Hi :)
I'm on Spring break, but it has been spent so far by traveling to my cousin's house and visiting the beach for the day. And not some warm beach in the south; Lake Huron on a windy overcast day. So it really wasn't the beach we went to. It was the cottage on the beach which we sat in and played board games all day. But it was still fun.
Oh, went and saw the Hunger Games too. I never read the book but the movie was AWESOME.
Anyway, I see that it's been more than a month *sweat drops* …yeah…I bet we're all tired of my saying sorry lol…
But I hope everyone has a good Easter if you're Christian. If not have a good weekend anyway.
REVIEWS ARE APPRECIATED :D
Bye~
